| SPH-M520 Specifications
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| Basics
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| Manufacturer
| Samsung
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| Networks
| CDMA 800/1900
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| Data Platform
| 1xRTT/1xEVDO
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| FCC ID
| A3LSPHM520
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| Size & Shape
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| Weight
| 2.75 oz
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| Dimensions
| 4.01" x 2.04" x 0.5"
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| Form-Factor
| Slider with internal antenna
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| Power
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| Battery Life (Standby)
| 200 hours (8.3 days)
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| Battery Life (Talking)
| 4 hours (240 minutes)
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| Battery Type
| Li-Ion
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| Connectivity
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| Application Platform
| J2ME
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| Web / WAP Browser
| WAP
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| Sync Options
| USB
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| Bluetooth
| 1.2
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| Bluetooth Profiles
| HSP, HFP 1.5, DUN, FTP, OPP, A2DP, AVRC, PBA, BPP
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| Data Ports
| Serial
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| Phone As Modem
| Yes
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| GPS / LBS
| gpsOne
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| Memory & Imaging
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| Display Size
| 1.8 inches
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| Resolution
| 176 x 220
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| Display Type, Depth
| 262K Color TFT LCD
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| Caller ID Display
| Yes
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| Built-in Memory
| 16 MB
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| Memory Card Slot
| microSD
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| Camera
| 1.3 megapixel with video recorder
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| Audio
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| TTY/TDD
| Yes
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| Hearing Aid Support
| M3
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| Audio Out/Headset Jack
| 2.5mm
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| Speakerphone
| Yes
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| Interactivity
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| Vibrate
| Yes
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| Voice Dialing
| Yes
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| SMS Text Messaging
| Yes
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| MMS Multimedia Messaging
| Yes
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| Text Entry Options
| T9
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| Miscellaneous
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| Phone Book Capacity
| 500
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| Tools
| Alarm, Calculator,Calendar, Voice Memo
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The SPH-M520 features 1.3 megapixel camera with video recorder, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, speakerphone, microSD expansion slot, media player, and GPS support.
It's been said that from Sprint this phone comes unlocked.
Carriers: Sprint, Qwest
[edit] Updates
Please check our Firmware Tracker for updates for this phone.
Samsung M520 New Firmware BC.19
Please update this wiki page if anyone knows how to manually update the firmware.
[edit] Downloads/Links
http://blackberryforums.com
http://pinstack.com/
http://howardforums.com/
http://3d2f.com/
http://gsm-hacking.eu/
http://gsm-forum.eu/
http://en.unlock3rs.com/
http://www.smartphonejunkie.com/
##786# (RTN) Life Timers & Memory Reset
##3282# (DATA) PCS Vision & Data
##33284# (DEBUG) Debugging
##889# (TTY) TTY Menu (Same as Menu > Settings > More > Accessibility > TTY)
##8626337# (VOCODER) Vocoder Setting
##2539# (AKEY) AKey SVC Menu
##XXXXXX# (MSL Code) Replace the 6 X with your MSL, offers SVC menu to change NAM and MSID
##2739# (BREW) Brings up interesting GUI menu with "MobileShop", "Java", "AMS", "Browser", and "MI-UI" icons.
47*869#1235 Test Mode (USE WITH EXTREME CARE, See this thread for more info.
Don't go into test mode unless you have a single actual propose to do so, or can easily re-flash/return the phone. Also note that not all the codes match according to that thread are listed, it's code are listed for another, but similar phone.)
[edit] Secret Menus
Steps to get to menu Menu Title
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Settings > Display > Press * Debug Menu
Settings > Display > Press * > Press * Data Mode (Warning, changing this will screw up Vision!)
Settings > More... > Security > Press * Port Mapping
Settings > Bluetooth > Press * DEV Mode
##3282# Code > Press * Enable SATS
##3282# Code > Picture Mail > Press * Picture Mail (MDN and NAI (Picture Mail, not modem) options)
##3282# Code > Picture Mail > Press * > Press * WAP Push Test
[edit] Tips/Tricks/Hacks
[edit] Manual
SPH-M520 Manual
[edit] Contacting Samsung
Questions for Samsung, submit bug reports
[edit] Contacts Transfer
[edit] Wireless Backup Service (Sprint)
Menu->Settings->Wireless Backup, you can activate a backup features for $2.00 a month. Perhaps signup for one month to transfer contacts, cancel next month. It backs up your contacts to https://wirelessbackup.sprint.com/
[edit] Bitpim
Bitpim is not known to support contacts for this phone as of July 24, 2008. Hopefully it will gain support of it.
[edit] FutureDial
FutureDial has been reported be working to add support for M520. Please update when it gets support.
[edit] USB Cable
USB Cable for M520 that powers/charges for $5, random ebay listing:
USB Cable for M520
[edit] M520 Forums
The Official M520 Thread
Receive Calls while using EVDO
1 Press Menu, scroll to settings, Select Display, then press *
2 Enter your MSL Code
3 Select Toggle DDTM and change the setting to OFF
You can now use EVDO Data without missing calls however please keep in mind that if you are in a 1x area your calls will still be sent to voice mail
[edit] Playing Media without Sprint Music Store (or a data plan)
- Open Music Store, as soon as the Java Logo disappears, on the "Sprint Music Store" screen, quickly hit the "cancel" button (top left button with 3 dots). Put your mp3 files into the Music folder before hand.
[edit] Old method
1 Press Menu, Press 9 (or select Tools), Press 5 (or select "Mass Storage"), Press 2 (or select "File Manager"), Press 2 (or select "Memory Card"). (Quick reference: Menu, 9, 5, 2, 2)
3 Browse to your music on the memory card, press OK when file you wish to play is selected.
4 (Optional) If the media player shows up with a white bar and flickering graphical glitch, simply hit back then OK again, the glitch should not occur for this session again.
[edit] How to Assign Custom Ringtones to Your Samsung M520
Assign Custom Ringtones, Instructions #1, M520
Assign Custom Ringtones, Instructions #2, M520
Assign Custom Ringtones, Instructions #3, M520
General Ring Tones Tutorial
It's said that "stereo" ringtones might not sound correctly, if so try converting to "mono".
3gpp2 file format, fps 14.985, codec mpeg4, width 176, height varies depending on aspect ratio of original clip, audio codec AMR-NB
[edit] Ubuntu Connectivity Issues
Receive a continuous usb reset in the latest Ubuntu
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/udev/+bug/161953/+viewstatus
[edit] Notes about Bluetooth
When transferring contacts over via bluetooth, M520 supports a single VCard at a time. All contacts in one VCard file isn't supported on M520, trying this will merge the first 10 phone numbers entries into one contact and ignore the rest.
Suggested free program for VCard, management (PIM Software). I haven't used it yet, but it looks good:
OpenContacts
Recommended app for bluetooth transfer, cost 20 EUR:
BlueSoleil
[edit] Bluetooth Phone Control Programs from another phone
NEOCALL
BTINFO
[edit] Sprint Users Forum
Sprint Users Forum
MGMaps -- works on M520! Instructions are available at http://forum.mgmaps.com/viewtopic.php?t=538 under "Install Guide for Sprint/Samsung phones with GPS". Works well, tho refresh rate is not very fast. Cannot be depended as the only GPS, as I missed an exit once due to slow refresh rate, but better than nothing. Atleast u get an idea of where you are.
A few alternative good java-based gps apps below to try. It's unknown if any of them work on M520. Please update this wiki page if you try any of them out with any notes :-)
MapQuest Navigator
Garmin
Telenav
Sprint Navigator (which is just a rebranded telenav)
AmazeGPS - doesn't have a lot of phones that it supports yet, but it's FREE. So you don't have to spend money, or go through the bit torrent method.
http://www.fixya.com/support/t487061-install_jar_jad_files_samsung_sgh_e_250
[edit] Related info about Switching Carrier instructions, and Bluetooth - Data Cable instructions for SCH-R510
Samsung Wafer SCH-R510 "The Lost Manual" ALSO R-41
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